Introducing Bodrum

Among the tree-lined mountains and the quaint little white houses, an ancient history lives and breathes in Bodrum. The city stands on the site of the Ancient Greek city of Halicarnassus, which was home to the Tomb of Mausolus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. However, the city's most impressive building which has survived to this day is the medieval Bodrum Castle. Here you'll find the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, one of the city's major cultural and artistic venues. There are many ways to enjoy Bodrum - you can escape to its secret little villages or enjoy the extravagance of its many five-star hotels, relax on the beaches where the green of the forest meets the clear blue waters of the Aegean, or revel in the city's bustling nightlife. However you choose to spend your time here, just remember the words of the Fisherman of Halicarnassus, the Turkish writer Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı:

"You'll see Bodrum stretch in front of you as you come down the hill, But don't think you'll be leaving as you came, Those before you who thought the same, All left their hearts in Bodrum before they went."

Bodrum is known for:

Entertainment and ShoppingRomanticSwimmingDivingSeaside

Quick information

NEARBY CITIES

Aydın (133 km)

Denizli (114 km)

Antalya (304 km)

CURRENCY

Turkish Lira (TRY)

COUNTRY CODE

+90

ELECTRIC POWER

C, E, F

TIME ZONE

GMT +2

AVG. PRICE OF A COFFEE

€1.72

AVG. PRICE OF A MEAL (2 PEOPLE)

€15.14

Bodrum airport information

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

HAVAŞ shuttle buses regularly make the 35 km journey between Milas -Bodrum Airport (BJV) and the city center. Lasting about 45 minutes, a ticket costs 10 lira. The HAVAŞ shuttle buses go to the bus station in the center, where you'll find public minibuses making regular journeys to all the districts and villages. It's a little chaotic, but just ask someone, and they'll point you in the right direction. Because of the volume of travelers sometimes arriving at the airport, you'll also find the Muğla Municipality also runs a bus service between the airport and the city. The MUTTAŞ bus leaves from the airport on the hour between 06:00 and midnight each day, with a ticket costing 7.50 lira.

Average time from airport: 45 minutes

Distance from airport: 35 km

TAXI:

A taxi from Milas-Bodrum Airport to the city center will cost around 110 lira. If you're heading to Yalıkavak, expect to pay 130 lira, and 140 lira to reach Gümüşlük or Turgutreis.

Average taxi price: 110-140 liras

CAR RENTAL:

Miles & Smiles members earn 100 Miles per day, up to maximum 1000 Miles. What’s more, rentals made through the website for 1 or 2 days earn an extra 250 Miles, while rentals for 3 or more days earn an extra 500 Miles.